Smart Cities

The installation of smart city projects is increasing, often with the involvement of private-sector organizations and through public-private partnerships. According to the UN,70 percentof the global population will live in a smart city by 2050. The growing popularity of smart city projects will require planners to upskill to keep up with this development and continue spearheading planning activities. PAS Report 599,Smart Cities: Integrating Technology, Community, and Nature, is a deep dive into the concept of smart cities and the potential they may have to resolve challenges in communities today and into the future.